Itanagar, July 26 -- Delegates from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), Delhi, conducted a crucial preliminary inspection on Friday, marking a significant step towards transforming Arunachal Pradesh's World War II historical sites into world-class memorials.

The mission aims to restore and upgrade these sites to international memorial standards, boosting both historical remembrance and heritage tourism in the region.

The CWGC team, including Regional Head for Indian Subcontinent, Amit Bansal, and Salew Pfotte, Manager for Guwahati and Digboi, meticulously surveyed the WWII Cemetery, Laal Pool, Hamilton Bridge, Hell Gate, and the historic stretch of the Old Stilwell Road leading to Pangsau Pass.

This reconnaissance mission wa...